- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Puerto Rico compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Puerto Rico is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (4,391 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,774 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (1,457 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (605 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.97 (1,084 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (1,115 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.19 (1,892 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (1,231 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (709 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (738 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (7,047 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (565 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.70 (621 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Puerto Rico is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (570,045 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (309,116 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (68,600 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,016 (370,206 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $628 (228,920 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (56,897 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (15,425 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (127,231 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (42,680 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (2,870 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,608 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Puerto Rico is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (17,372 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $54 (19,807 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (35,446 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (37,671 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Puerto Rico is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,400 (9,987,501 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (285 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (18,380 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Puerto Rico is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (2,400 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (5,141 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $44 (16,162 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (2,507 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (1,165 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.77 (1,373 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (1,018 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (711 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (5,206 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Puerto Rico is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (19,591 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (5,604 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $64 (23,237 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (34,133 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (3,275 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.06 (1,114 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.91 (1,059 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (153,619 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (203 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (16,796 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,380 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 633% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Puerto Rico is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria
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